AMO Watchfile - September 12, 2024

In This Issue
- Municipal World hosts AMO 2024 Conference podcast series.
- Funding is now available for flood hazard mapping.
- Call for proposals on gender-based violence.
- Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
- New Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Fund - webinar.
- Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund - webinar.
- Municipal Codes of Conduct virtual workshop - September 19.
- Cybersecurity for Municipal Councillors virtual workshop - September 24.
- Managing Communications through Crisis - October virtual workshop.
- Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official - October workshop.
- Knowledge Exchange on Community and Supportive Housing - October 1-2.
- Foundations in Land Use Planning & Advanced Land Use Planning - October virtual workshops.
- Our bright idea for your 2025 Budget.
- Transitioning to Net Zero Buildings with LAS.
- Blog: Harnessing the Power of AI to Redefine Public Engagement.
- Policing Board discussion groups.
- Learn about food waste reduction by businesses.
- Blue Box Transition engagement session.
- Opportunity to help project researching future municipal energy needs.
- Careers.

AMO Matters
During the AMO Conference in Ottawa, Municipal World interviewed leaders across the municipal landscape to discuss key issues that have the most significant impact on municipalities across Ontario. You can access AMO Podcasts Series here.

Provincial Matters
The Ministry of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for funding under the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program. Visit flood hazard identification and mapping for more information.

The Ontario government is launching a call for proposals for new community-based projects that prevent and address gender-based violence. The deadline for proposals is October 11, 2024 at 5pm.

The Ontario government is accepting applications for its new $200-million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund that will revitalize existing infrastructure and support new construction across the province. Apply now!

Apply for Ontario’s new Housing-Enabling Core Servicing funding to help municipalities build, maintain and repair municipal roads, bridges and culverts to unlock new housing. Register for the September 16 webinar.

Apply for Ontario’s new Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund intake to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to enable housing. Register for the September 26 webinar.

Education Opportunities
The Municipal Codes of Conduct workshop is for municipal leaders who are looking to guide and strengthen their council and corporation’s conduct, behaviour, and practices.

Understand cybersecurity and learn how to make critical decisions related to preventing, preparing for, and responding to cyber security incidents at the Cybersecurity for Municipal Councillors virtual workshop on September 24.

The Managing Communications through Crisis workshop in October teaches participants how to manage all aspects of crisis communications during an emergency, providing attendees with techniques to communicate with community and media effectively and proactively.

Transform conflict into collaboration. The Navigating Conflict Relationships as an Elected Official October workshop teaches skills in building collaborative relationships and negotiating difficult ones in your role as an elected municipal official.

The AMO Knowledge Exchange Symposium will explore innovation and action on what municipalities could be doing to find solutions to the housing and homelessness challenges in our communities. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the solution.

Foundations in Land Use Planning familiarizes participants with legislation, processes, and provides real life examples to give a deep understanding and insight into important planning matters. From a strategic perspective, Advance Land Use Planning analyzes case studies and real life examples through instructor lead instruction and group discussion.

LAS
Consider this bright idea from LAS. Our Facility Lighting Service provides a complete turn-key solution for municipal lighting upgrades - both inside and out! Contact us today for your free proposal just in time for your 2025 budget.

Many municipalities are considering how to transition their buildings to net zero operations. Whether using heat pumps or other low carbon technologies, LAS is here to help. Sign up for one of our customized Low Carbon/Net Zero workshops to learn how to transition effectively. Contact Christian for more information.

AI has emerged as a groundbreaking technology with vast potential to change long-standing practices in your municipality. Read our latest blog to help you understand how AI is reshaping how organizations operate and deliver services.

Municipal Wire*
Municipal staff are encouraged to attend the OAPSB’s fall discussion groups around the implementation of the Community Safety and Policing Act. Sign up today!

On September 24, join the Ontario Food Collaborative for a free webinar to hear how Circular Innovation Council and Too Good To Go are helping Canadian businesses reduce food waste.

Circular Materials and Waste to Resource Ontario invite municipal waste staff to meet on the transition. Register here for the September 26 10am-12pm event at the Toronto Fairmont Royal York.

Pollution Probe and QUEST Canada aim to talk for one hour with Ontario communities for an OEB-funded project to address your innovative energy needs. Register at rkiro@pollutionprobe.org until September 16.

Careers
General Manager, Board Services - Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Closing date: September 27, 2024.

Project Manager, Affordable Housing Dev & Renewal - Region of Durham. Closingd ate: September 16, 2024.

Director of Council Services - City of Orillia. Closing date: September 25, 2024.

Director of Housing Services - Wellington County. Closing date: September 20, 2024.